UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 - About 933 Vacancies
UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE for the Civil Services Examination 2026 covers IAS, IFS, IPS and other Group A/B services. About 933 vacancies (including 33 for PwBD) were notified. Prelims were held on 24.05.2026; Mains written exam from 21.08.2026 to 30.08.2026. Online applications closed on 24.02.2026 at 6:00 PM. This page is for result and interview updates only — it is not an official UPSC site.
Important dates
Online application last date (closed)
24 Feb 2026 · 06:00 pm IST
Prelims
24 May 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Mains written
21 Aug 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Graduate degree from a recognised university (or equivalent). Age 21–32 years as on 01.08.2026 (born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2005), with category-wise relaxations as in the official notice. Number of attempts as per CSE Rules 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years | Upper age relaxation as per notice |
| OBC | 3 years | Upper age relaxation as per notice |
| PwBD | 10 years | Upper age relaxation as per notice |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination 2026 (approx., incl. 33 PwBD) | Total | 933 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | Male | ₹100 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Personality Test (Interview)
Medical Examination / Service allocation
How to apply
- Applications were accepted online at https://upsconline.nic.in from 04.02.2026; last date 24.02.2026 6:00 PM (closed)
Official notification
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